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N186 BHN

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

41,696 mi
Last recorded41,696 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN186 BHN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 41,696 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 41,696 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 41,619 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 41,619 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 41,357 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 40,465 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 39,902 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 39,226 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 38,277 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 37,091 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 37,091 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2016 36,248 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 35,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 34,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 32,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 31,207 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 28,066 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 28,066 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2010 26,335 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 24,768 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 24,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 23,041 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2006 22,339 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?

Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
809
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,887
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,277
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,004
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 775
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 637
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N186 BHN is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 25,967 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki GSF1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,887 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N186 BHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N186 BHN is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 26 June 1996.

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